ratteen

ratteen
/ra teen"/, n. Obs.
ratiné.

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  • ratteen — rat•teen [[t]ræˈtin[/t]] n. Obs. tex a heavy, napped woolen fabric • Etymology: 1675–85; < F ratine, ptp. of ratiner to make a nap on cloth …   From formal English to slang

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  • Rattinet — Rat ti*net ( t[i^]*n[e^]t ), n. A woolen stuff thinner than ratteen. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • materials — (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Substances used to produce goods Nouns 1. materials, raw materials, substances, stuff; stock, staples; fuel; grist; stores, goods, provisions (see store); means; baggage, personal property. 2. a. wood,… …   English dictionary for students

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